Tiny treasures abound on this beautiful Florida island.

Here, things move a little more slowly and a lot more deliberately.

Wind direction is also more favorable in the winter and spring, notes Falker.

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Winds from the west and northwest help to push shells on the beach on Sanibel, she explains.

Of course, it’s not an exact science!

This world-renowned showcase and research center is devoted exclusively to seashells and living mollusks.

Sanibel Island, Florida

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